Caving · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 hiking & trekking cave tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you go down.
Review of Skaftafell’s four-hour glacier hike and blue ice cave tour, with practical tips on price, fitness, gear, guides, and value.
“It was an astonishing experience to walk in and climb the ice. Anna, our guide, made it easy and seamless. She helped us navigate through the route very carefully and smoothly”
Review of Matacanes canyoning near Monterrey, with rappelling, waterfall jumps, caves, transport, gear, costs, and fitness advice.
“it's a long day, exhausting. But It is really a great adventure, exciting and thrilling. you have to make it if your body health allows to do so”
Review of the Berlengas Island trip from Peniche, with ferry views, cave boat ride, hiking, fortress sights, price, and practical tips.
“Professionally and thoughtfully conducted. Felt well looked after and safe at all times. The optional additional boat trip around part of the island and through a cave was well worth it. The guides were knowledgable and considerate. It did not affect us, but people need to be aware that the walk from the fort back to the lighthouse includes several steep parts, but with steps - not suited to any person with significant physical disability)”
Review of Etna Sunset Tour from Catania, with lava cave, crater hike, local tasting, guide tips, price, weather advice, and value.
“Great fun! Our tour guide Peppe was amazing, can’t recommend him enough! Best tour we’ve had!”
Review of a $38 Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with lunch, kayaking, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, transfers, and sunset tea.
“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”
Review of Riyadh’s Edge of the World hike, bat cave, sunset picnic, desert camp dinner, transport, fitness needs, value, and practical tips.
“The edge of the world is beautiful and the driver and guides help you take good pictures the bat cave did not have any bats. The tour could have been improved by having guides with reasonable English skills, we some groups got guides with excellent language skills others with none, not a huge deal but it does limit the ability to ask questions.”
Review of Skaftafell’s blue ice cave and Falljökull glacier hike, with practical advice on price, gear, fitness, guides, and what to expect.
“Our guide Thomas was super! Don’t miss this experience. It’s fantastic 👍”
Review of a Mount Etna day tour from Catania with crater walks, lava cave, local tasting, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Very good and funny tour guide, thank you Caramelo!😊”
Review of the Arecibo cave, Taino petroglyphs, Seven Arches, and beach tour from San Juan, with honest advice on fitness, safety, and value.
“We had an incredible experience on this tour with guide Shmuel! The hike offered breathtaking views, including stunning rock arches that were some of the most beautiful sights of the entire 9 day vacation. We explored fascinating caves, which added an extra element of adventure, and wrapped up with some relaxation on a gorgeous beach. Shmuel was an excellent guide, sharing his knowledge and passion for the area. He was extremely accommodating, fun, and friendly! He took lots of great photos and videos for us to make the excursion even more memorable! He was an awesome guide! The local restaurant he took is to was delicious (make sure you bring…”
Review of Mallorca’s Estany d’en Mas adventure: coastal hike, 20-meter abseil, cold cave lakes, practical tips, safety, and value.
“This was such an amazingly fun adventure! Probably one of the things I enjoyed MOST in Mallorca. If you are healthy, you should seize the opportunity to do this.”
Explore Chiang Dao’s lantern-lit caves and climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall on a small-group day tour from Chiang Mai.
“I had a great day trip with Avi. Despite signing up for the group trip, I was the only participant, so I had a private tour. The caves were very fun and quite a unique experience. I also enjoyed the Sticky Waterfall. Avi was very knowledgeable and friendly, sharing lots of facts about Chiang Mai, the region, and its culture. He also took lots of photos without me even having to ask, so I now have lots of memories to keep from my trip! Overall, recommended.”
Review the Faro to Benagil tour, with Seven Hanging Valleys hiking, Marinha Beach snorkeling, chapel visit, tips, value, and practical advice.
“Tour was great, high recommend! Claire and Sebastian were very accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. We met outside the station in Faro then had a 3/4 hour journey up the coast to these breath taking caves and beaches along stunning coastline. The hike follows a rough trail so use suitable footwear, trainers were fine for us. All age ranges would suit this activity, myself and two other friends did this and it certainly didn’t disappoint.”
Review of Cappadocia’s $34 Green Tour, with Ihlara Valley, Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, Pigeon Valley, lunch, hikes, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide Akif and driver Gurken were amazing. This trip is a must, the lunch opeion was good, our guide was very knowledgeable on everything Definitely recommend”
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